Criticism Mounts Over 'Piecemeal' Approach to Somerset Planning Tuesday, January 20, 2026 somerset planning infrastructure traffic development transport congestion junctions urbanplanning localgovernment Somerset’s planning strategy has come under intense scrutiny, with experts and local stakeholders criticizing what they describe as a ‘piecemeal’ approach. The concern centers around the impact this fragmented … Read More
No plans for street lighting on key pedestrian path at Taunton’s Orchard Grove development Tuesday, January 20, 2026 orchardgrove taunton pedestriansafety streetlighting ecology development walking cycling wildlifeprotection urbanplanning Developers overseeing Taunton’s largest housing project, Orchard Grove, have confirmed there are no plans to install street lighting along Lipe Hill Lane, a crucial pedestrian and cycling route within the development. The … Read More
Council to Invest £607,000 in Wellington Cycle Link Ahead of New Railway Station Tuesday, December 23, 2025 somerset wellington cycling infrastructure transport activetravel development railstation urbanplanning grants Somerset Council is set to invest nearly £607,000 to enhance Wellington’s cycling infrastructure, ensuring a new cycle link is operational before the town’s upcoming railway station opens. The funding, sourced entirely from a … Read More
Calls Grow to Reduce Bath Speed Limit to 20mph Following Fatal Crash Thursday, December 4, 2025 bath roadsafety speedlimit petition traffic collision legislation advocacy urbanplanning community A petition calling for a city-wide reduction of Bath’s speed limit to 20mph has surpassed 100 signatures, reflecting growing concerns about road safety. The campaign was initiated by local advocate Guy Hodgson after a tragic … Read More
New Homes Could Connect Two Villages – What You Need to Know Saturday, November 29, 2025 housing development villages community planning infrastructure localgovernment expansion settlements urbanplanning Plans for new housing developments have sparked discussions about the potential merging of two neighboring villages, currently separated by only around 100 metres. This close proximity means the proposed homes could … Read More
No Affordable Housing in Council’s Own Major Development Sparks Concern Sunday, November 23, 2025 affordablehousing bath council development aequus housingcrisis regeneration planning viability urbanplanning A significant development project in central Bath, spearheaded by Bath and North East Somerset Council, is set to create 96 new homes without any affordable housing, raising serious concerns among councillors. The Bath and … Read More